Latest earthquakes near Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Peru.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 20, 2025 01:29
(Lima)
M 3.5 75 km E
from Tacna
May 19, 2025 23:27
(Lima)
M 4.0 189 km SSE
from Ica
May 19, 2025 20:43
(Lima)
M 4.0 156 km N
from Moyobamba
May 19, 2025 15:23
(Lima)
M 3.8 77 km NNW
from Sullana
May 19, 2025 11:14
(Lima)
M 4.0 231 km SE
from Ica
May 19, 2025 06:17
(Lima)
M 4.6 35 km E
from Tacna
May 19, 2025 03:35
(Lima)
M 2.7 125 km WSW
from Tacna
May 19, 2025 02:11
(Lima)
M 3.1 93 km WSW
from Tacna
May 18, 2025 18:58
(Lima)
M 4.2 127 km WSW
from Tacna
May 18, 2025 10:08
(Lima)
M 2.5 248 km SSE
from Tacna
May 18, 2025 10:01
(Lima)
M 2.6 263 km SSE
from Tacna
May 18, 2025 02:22
(Lima)
M 2.9 210 km SSE
from Tacna
May 17, 2025 22:21
(Lima)
M 3.7 68 km SSE
from Lima
May 17, 2025 20:40
(Lima)
M 3.8 138 km WSW
from Tacna
May 17, 2025 08:52
(Lima)
M 2.5 274 km SSE
from Tacna
May 17, 2025 05:22
(Lima)
M 6.0 186 km ESE
from Ica
May 16, 2025 17:37
(Lima)
M 2.6 247 km SSE
from Tacna
May 16, 2025 10:20
(Lima)
M 3.6 6 km W
from Sullana
May 16, 2025 08:09
(Lima)
M 3.7 58 km SSE
from Lima
May 16, 2025 04:21
(Lima)
M 4.0 178 km S
from Pucallpa
May 16, 2025 02:43
(Lima)
M 3.9 77 km ESE
from Piura
May 15, 2025 08:03
(Lima)
M 4.0 16 km W
from Sullana
May 14, 2025 16:01
(Lima)
M 4.1 72 km WNW
from Callao
May 14, 2025 15:13
(Lima)
M 5.2 96 km SSW
from Piura
May 14, 2025 15:08
(Lima)
M 4.1 136 km SW
from Piura

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Peru

Recent Peru Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peru and elsewhere.

Peru Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
526 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
May 20, 2025 01:29

Average

A total of 5266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 526 earthquakes per year, or 43 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peru roughly every 16 hours.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peru in 2021. A total of 626 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peru that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Peru during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Peru (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 4921 93.45%
Mag. 5 323 6.13%
Mag. 6 17 0.32%
Mag. 7 4 0.08%
Mag. 8 1 0.02%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Peru

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8
On May 26, 2019 02:41.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.4
On Jun 23, 2001 15:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peru occurred on May 26, 2019 02:41 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 8 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northwest of Pucallpa, at a depth of 123 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peru in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 2001 15:33, 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-northwest of Arequipa. It is the strongest earthquake near Peru in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Peru in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Peru.

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2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Peru.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 26, 2019 02:41
(Lima)
M 8.0 296 km NNW
from Pucallpa
Nov 28, 2021 05:52
(Lima)
M 7.5 175 km N
from Moyobamba
May 26, 2022 07:02
(Lima)
M 7.2 68 km NNW
from Juliaca
Jan 14, 2018 04:18
(Lima)
M 7.1 218 km SSE
from Ica
Mar 1, 2019 03:50
(Lima)
M 7.0 88 km N
from Juliaca
Mar 18, 2023 12:12
(Lima)
M 6.8 110 km NE
from Tumbes
Feb 3, 2022 10:58
(Lima)
M 6.5 174 km N
from Moyobamba
Jul 17, 2017 21:05
(Lima)
M 6.4 224 km W
from Arequipa
Oct 10, 2017 01:32
(Lima)
M 6.3 81 km SE
from Tacna
Oct 10, 2017 01:32
(Lima)
M 6.3 110 km SE
from Tacna

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Peru

Earthquakes by region of Peru

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peru.

When was the last earthquake in Peru?

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the night of May 20, 2025 at 01:29 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 75km east of Tacna at a depth of 128km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peru in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Peru?

A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the afternoon of June 23, 2001 at 15:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Arequipa at a depth of 33km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peru since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Peru?

In the past 10 years, 5266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peru. This averages to 527 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.